Rutgers would have played San Diego State, SMU or Memphis in place of Boise State.

But with the Aztecs no longer in the conference, Rutgers will either play SMU or Memphis. The game will likely be on the road as Rutgers was schedule to play at Boise State.

When Boise State announced their plans to remain int he Mountain West, the Big East began considering scrapping their two-division set up and conference championship game. Instead, the remaining members would play eight league games instead of seven.

“On behalf of the Big East conference presidents and directors of athletics, I want to wish San Diego State the best,” Big East commissioner Mike Aresco said in a statement. “We have enjoyed working with president Elliot Hirshman and director of athletics Jim Sterk and our membership has the highest regard for them and for their institution.”